Biology Ecology Project Master Post

 Hello Biology Students, this post is for you, a master post of all the resources you can use for your Ecology Project and all the ways the library can help you!

Finding Sources

Recommended databases:
Use the password "fenway" to access databases.

• Gale in Context Science
• This database is your go-to! There will be information on all sorts of species and information about their habitats.                                                                                           
• Encyclopedia Britannica Reference Center
• This database is great for finding basic information about your species and their habitat
• Gale in Context Environmental Science
• This database is great for learning about the human impact on your research animal's habitat

eBooks:

• Sora (search for Boston Arts Academy, your login is your bostonK12 email).

Video tutorials on how to use the Library Databases:

• How to send an article to Google Drive
• How to use the topic finder and Advanced Search to narrow your research
• How to use the Topic Finder to explore Search Terms
• How to Highlight and take Notes in the Article

Getting Tutoring Help

The library is open and able to help with research, writing, and proofreading your essay! Come join us after school Mon-Thurs 3:00-4:30 PM, Fridays 12:40-2:00 PM. We have science tutors available every day! 

You can also always ask Ms. Marz or Ms. Mac for help and we will be there for you.

Creating Citations

• All articles in the recommended databases will create the citation for you. Look at the bottom of the article for the "MLA Citation".
• KnightCite will create citations for you if you look up the title of a book or article.  HOWEVER, you should always double check if the citation is complete.
• Purdue OWL explains how to create citations for all kinds of sources

Make sure you create your citations in MLA style!

Determining Reliability

Use the CRAAP test to decide if a source from Google is reliable:

• Currency
• Relevancy
• Accuracy
• Authority
• Purpose

Click here for a blank CRAAP test worksheet.

Check out these other useful ways to evaluate sources.

Hum 3 2023 Benchmark

Hello Humanities 3 students, this post is for you, a master post of all the resources you can use for your Hum 3 paper research and all the ways the library can help you!

Finding Sources

Recommended databases: 
Use the password "fenway" to access databases.

• Gale in Context U.S. History                                                                                                  This Database is your go-to for Hum 3! There are thousands of great articles focused just on US History.
• Gale in Context World History
• Gale in Context Global Issues
• Boston Globe Newspaper, 1980-Present

Video tutorials on how to use the Library Databases:

• How to use the topic finder and Advanced Search to narrow your research
• How to use the Topic Finder to explore Search Terms
• How to Highlight and take Notes in the Article
• How to send an article to Google Drive

eBooks:

• Gale Virtual Reference Library
• Sora (search for Boston Public Schools, your login is your bostonK12 email).

Getting Writing Help

The library is open and able to help with research, writing, and proofreading your essay! Come join us after school Mon-Thurs 3:00-4:30 PM, Fridays 12:40-2:00 PM. We have writing tutors available every day! 

You can also always ask Ms. Marz or Ms. Mac for help and we will be there for you.

Creating Citations

• All articles in the recommended databases will create the citation for you. Look at the bottom of the article for the "MLA Citation".
• KnightCite will create citations for you if you look up the title of a book or article.  HOWEVER, you should always double check if the citation is complete.
• Purdue OWL explains how to create citations for all kinds of sources

Make sure you create your citations in MLA style!

Determining Reliability

Use the CRAAP test to decide if a source from Google is reliable:

• Currency
• Relevancy
• Accuracy
• Authority
• Purpose

Click here for a blank CRAAP test worksheet.

Check out these other useful ways to evaluate sources.

Read the Greats!

Not sure how to celebrate Black History Month in your reading? 
Take a look at these flowcharts to find something new.

Abolition, The Underground Railroad, and Harriet Tubman

 Ms. Marsh's class, this one's for you! 

Here are some great resources to help you find information on the Underground Railroad:

Databases! Remember, the password for these is "fenway" 

Gale Biography to help you learn about Harriet Tubman and the other people involved in the Underground Railroad.

Gale US. History to help you learn about the Abolition movement and the Underground Railroad.

People believed to have used the railroad to get to safety

You can also search our catalog to find books about these events and people! Make sure you limit your search to "Assigned to" BPS- Boston Arts Academy.

If you'd like help outside of class time, we have tutors after school in the library every day from 3:00 PM-4:30 PM who can help and you are always able to ask Ms. Marz and Ms. Mac a question.

New Year and New Goals!

 

Welcome back, and Happy 2023! 

The New Year is a time of renewal of focus and a great time to learn something you haven't before. 

Art By Little Truth Studios

Anything on here look like something you want to do? 

Talk to Ms. Marz or Ms. Mac and we will help you 

find resources on how to learn new things and set new goals!